Stub

moignon

(something cut short, blunted, or stunted)

moignon

(remaining part of the docked tail of a dog)

souche

(something cut short, blunted, or stunted)

souche

(a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes)

talon

(a piece of certain paper items, designed to be torn off and kept for record or identification purposes)

ébauche

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